BLENHEIM.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 20, 19 May 1909, Page 66

BLENHEIM.

May 10. Race Week. Bivnhebn was unasnalty gay during race week. Monday and Tueiday the collie dog trial was held on the Wither Kun, some three miles out of town. There vis good competition in sheep work. The Marlborough Racing Club was favoured with perfect weather for its autumn meeting, which opened on Wednesday on the Riverlands racecourse. The sua shone out like that of a summer’s day, with just a slight refreshing breeze blowing. It was considered the most successful meeting that has been held here for 25 years. A large number of visitors were present- from different parts oi New Zealand, and particularly noticeable were the number from Nelson, Thursday, the second day, was, unfortunately, very wet. the rain never ceasing until about 3.30 p.m., in spite of which large number* of people journeyed down to the course. Some very charming costumes were worn on the first day. but the following day everybody went prepared to get wet. Some of those I noticed on the lawn were:—Mrs. Vavasour, in a handsome violet doth costume relieved with violet silk, pretty toque to match; Mrs. Teseaemaker-Shute, black and white checked costume, hat with plumes: Mrs. Weld, grey cloth costume, hat to match; Mr*. Griffiths, light green tailor-made, blue hat; Mrs. B. Clouston, dark green striped tailor-made, green hat; Mrs. Bennets, purple cloth costume, large purple hat with wings, •nd pretty white furs; Mrs. Fred Redwood, stylish Hack and white cheeked eoat- and skirt, large black hat, and haadsome Frmine furs; Mrs. Mills, brown tweed tailor-made. large brown hat; Mrs. Wilson (Wellington), brown anl purple, striped costume, purple hat; Misses G. and B. Vavasour both wore stylish navy Hue costumes, and Merry Widow hats, and handsome fox furs; M'nu X. Johnston (Wettington), purpls tweed costume, hat w th green wings; Miss Houston, striped tailor-made coat •nd skirt, large green hat; Mias Neville, dark navy blue tailor-made braided with black; Miss A. Neville, striped green coat and skirt, green hat; Miss G. Harley (Nelson), green striped tailormade, large blue hat; Miss O. Leslie, dark green tailor-made, large silk hat; Miss Burden (Napier), green tailor-mad* han-Lsomely braided; Miss McDonald, brown eiolh tailor-made, large brown hat, and lore!/ fas fur*.

Card Party. On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tennenfc entertained a few friend* at their residence in High-street in honour of their guest, Mrs. Wettenhall (Wellington). Bridge formed the amusing element, after which everybody was asked to draw the likeness of his or her partner. Frizes were awarded to Mis* M. Harley and Mr. J. Mowat. Mrs. Tennent received her guests in a handsome gown of white satin. Mrs. Wettenhall wore crimson silk. Some of those present were:—Mesdamcs Revell, Adams, B. (Houston, Waddy, Mowat-, Misses Harley, Newbiggin (Hastings), Messrs. Tennent. G. Waddy, Revell, B. Houston, J. Mowat, W. Churchward, and Dr. Adam*. Personal Items. Mrs. D. Strachan has returned from visiting friends in Nelson. Mrs. Lucas (Christchurch), Miss N. Johnston (Wellington), Miss K. Luca* (Christchurch), Captain Humphries (B'airich), Mr. E. Johnston (Wellington), Dr. Gribbon (Wellington), Dr. Shand (Christchurch) were all the guest* of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Vavasour at Ugbrooke during race week. Mr. J. Sharp (Nelson) was spending a few days in Blenheim during last week. Mrs. I’. Hultne has returned from visiting friends in Masterton. Mr. F. Edward* (Nelson) spent last week in Blenheim. Mrs. W. Bull, “Flaxmere,” is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mr. W. Bunting, who has been on 3 short visit to Blenheim, has returned again to Invercargill. Miss G. Harley, who has been the guest of Mrs. B. Clouston, has returned to Nelson. JEAN.